The coining of scientific names for newly described species is one of the most creative acts
in science. We briefly review the history of species naming, with an emphasis on constraints …

Taxonomy is the science of discovering, naming, describing, diagnosing, identifying, and
classifying different kinds of taxa, from species to families. It lays the foundation for all of the …

The fundamental value of universal nomenclatural systems in biology is that they enable
unambiguous scientific communication. However, the stability of these systems is threatened …

A recent revision of the anacondas (Serpentes: Boidae: Eunectes), with the description of a
new species of green anaconda, generated extensive publicity, but also provoked …

The Linnean nomenclatural system dominates in taxonomy, despite various ethical issues
being raised regarding the rules applied to this approach. Some recent proposals to adapt …

Several recent authors have called for the revision of the common and scientific names
associated with taxa, as well as scientific terms, that may be construed as offensive (eg …

Moving away from "the Muddle in the Middle" toward solving the Chibanian puzzle Moving
away from "the Muddle in the Middle" toward solving the Chibanian puzzle Evol Anthropol. 2024 …

Like many other fields, ornithology and birding are addressing their legacy of colonialism,
including re‐examining their naming practices. Discussions about eponyms, when species …

Celebrities can generate substantial attention and influence public interest in species. Using
a large‐scale examination of publicly available data, we assessed whether species across 6 …

Conducting research in science education, the authors of the Journal of Baltic Science
Education surely remember eponyms in school subjects and university courses. Eponym is …